Wyoming advisory committee approves next panelists, seeks more local testimony

Jan 28, 2025

After hearing HUD and university presentations, the advisory committee approved a prioritized list of community‑panel invitees by voice vote and invited additional public comment and written submissions, saying further testimony will inform the committee's report to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

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The Wyoming Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights approved a prioritized approach to selecting panelists for its next briefing during the March 24 meeting. Chair Mister O'Brien proposed a list with Peter Christiansen and Mary Therese Gorsky as first priorities, followed by four community advocates (Jason Wells, Melissa Ray Theroux, Raymond Macchia and Bria Grama) and two alternates (Brenda Burkel and Dan Dorsch). Committee member Jimmy Simmons moved to approve the plan; Virginia Arbery seconded and the committee approved the motion by voice vote.

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